Listen "My Heart and My NRLW Footy Career! Kennedy Cherrington's Story"
Episode Synopsis
Kennedy had open-heart surgery when she was eight years old. Today she plays in the NRLW for the Parramatta Eels and is one of the brightest young talents in the league. In this episode, Kennedy opens up about her mindset and how she has overcome challenges on her journey. Kennedy is a HeartKids ambassador and an incredible role model within our community. This episode is for parents of heart kids, young people with a heart condition, and footy fans!HEARTKIDSFrom The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by congenital and childhood heart disease. For support, information or guidance on your CHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.auLINKSLearn more about mental health for young people with CHD (Fact Sheet): https://hkheartkids.blob.core.windows.net/assets/contentpage_htmlcontent/YouthMentalHealth_HeartKids.pdf CREDITSHost: Sam StolbergGuest: Kennedy CherringtonProducer: Isobel Pritchard-Davies
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